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M4.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR

UTC time: 2025-08-23 09:28:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 09:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 09:28:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.14000, -90.37000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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